Holy Cross scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Honesdale Hornets out 10-8. Holy Cross' victory was all the more impressive since Honesdale was averaging only 4.06 runs allowed on the season.
The team relied heavily on Josh Lentowski, who went 1-for-4 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Nic Borgia, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Honesdale's side, Nate Greene was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Greene was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Greene wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jared Ahern, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Grant Tonkin was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Honesdale hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Holy Cross' win bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Honesdale, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-6 record this season.
Holy Cross will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Dunmore at 2:00 p.m. Holy Cross is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. As for Honesdale, they will head out on the road to face off against Mid Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mid Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Honesdale surely won't give up without a fight.
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